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SB5112Introduced in the Senate

Establishing a prescribing psychologist certification in Washington state.

Introduced

Introduced by Jessica Bateman, District 022B

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishing a prescribing psychologist certification in Washington state.

Where it stands

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 21, 2025

8

Yes

1

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Marcus Riccelli003AYes
Leonard Christian004BNo
Paul Harris017BYes
Jessica Bateman022BYes
Mike Chapman024ANot Voting
Tina Orwall033AYes
Vandana Slatter048AYes
Jeff Holy6Yes
Ron Muzzall10Not Voting
June Robinson38Yes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

  3. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  4. Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  5. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  6. HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  7. Minority; do not pass.

  8. Minority; without recommendation.

  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  11. Senate Rules "X" file.

  12. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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